Plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumor of elbow: A rare case report


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Case Report

Author :

Syeda Iqra Usman*, Avadh Vihari Lal Sharma, Veena Maheshwari, Murad Ahmad, Zeeshan Nahid

Volume :

10

Issue :

4

Abstract :

Plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumor is a very rare tumor of soft tissue that affects usually adolescents and children. On histopathological examination it shows multiple small nodules or fascicles that are arranged in plexiform pattern, hence its name. Here we are presenting a case of occurrence of PFT in bilateral elbows. Patient presented with gradually increasing in size and painless swellings for 7 years. Excision was done and on the basis of histopathological and immunohistochemical examination diagnosis of PFT was reached.  

Keyword :

Dermal or subcutaneous mass, Plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumor, Histiocyte, Spindle cell.